hip Flashcards
indications hip traction is needed
loss of motion
pain
OA
dull ache- sharp pain
what positives are we looking for in part 1 of FABERE
acetabular hip pain
motion or lack of motion
what is part 3 of FABERE
stabilize opposite pelvis, press down on the femur
positive for FABERE
pain in the hip
hip joint pathology
what is the MC hip joint pathology in the elderly
DJD causing arthritic pain
what are the 2 MC hip joint pathologies in the very young
LCP
SFCE
what is the MC cause of hip pain
subluxation
what is the positive for hibbs
pain
what does a positive hibbs indicate
hip joint pathology
indication of trendelenberg
deterioration/ weakness of the pelvic stabilizer muscles
positive for trendelenberg
weakness on standing leg
positive Thomas test
opposite knee flexes
tight iliopsoas
what is most important about setting your contact for hip traction
triple flexion
how to carefully keep your forearm away from the pt’s privates or pubic during hip traction
explain what you’re doing
what do you do after setting your wrist for hip traction
bring the foot and leg down until the thigh is tight against your forearm
